Harvard Business

JUNE 20, 2018

Scott Barbour/Getty Images. When we talk about bias, we often tie it to acts of discrimination or prejudice. But according to cognitive science , everybody, by virtue of having a brain that’s constantly seeking efficiency, is biased in some way — and not all biases make us actively malicious. The key is how we manage our biases. While biases can affect any of an organization’s talent decisions, they can be especially harmful when it comes to diversity and inclusion efforts.

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Martinka Consulting

JUNE 20, 2018

“Say goodbye to your bank teller and your insurance agent” is the opening line of a just released Fast Company article titled, “ AI Could Kill 2.5 Million Financial Jobs – And Save Banks $1 Trillion.”. Google just announced the launch of “Duplex,” an AI application that can call and make appointments for you with the party on the other end of the line thinking it’s a human.

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Henry DeVries

JUNE 20, 2018

A frequent contributor for Fox News Channel and other media outlets, John Iannarelli has leveraged his past experience as an FBI special agent to become a highly sought-after consultant and keynote speaker, known for sharing his intriguing insights combined with his sense of humor.

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Actionable

JUNE 20, 2018

Of course, without first noticing, change is very difficult, if not impossible. Noticing is a prerequisite to growth and learning. The post “Just” Noticing — Spark Change With This Simple Practice appeared first on Actionable.co.

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Chad Barr

JUNE 20, 2018

Photo by: Chad Barr. The famous Beatles song said it beautifully; The long and winding road that leads to your door will never disappear. The pop group, Super Tramp sang “Take the Long Way Home” way back in 1979. I was reminded of those songs as yesterday, my daughter, son in law and grandchildren arrived to begin new jobs and new adventures in Ohio.

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Consultants' Consultant

JUNE 20, 2018

Consultants Consultant: Is fear a trigger for creativity, or a trigger for you to shut down? Should you ask people to turn off their phones in a meeting or not, and if so will it make a difference? This podcast from Kelly Leonard of Second City (yes, an improviser) talks about fear as a trigger for creativity. He’s […]. The post Distraction Fear Creativity appeared first on Consultants' Consultant.

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Clarity Consultants

JUNE 20, 2018

When it comes to building a team with the skills and abilities to get your company out ahead of the competition, learning and development programs are critical. Show them how effective your programs are by building courses and strategies with solid return on investment. The post The Path to Providing L&D ROI appeared first on Clarity Consultants - Learning and Development.

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Consulthon

JUNE 20, 2018

RPA is one of the hottest topics regarding process improvement through automation and yet, organizations fail to scale it even after a successful POC. Does any of you experienced a successful RPA.

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Management and IT Consulting

JUNE 20, 2018

To be data driven means you need an innovative approach to data analysis to discover actionable insights for effective growth strategies. Learn how your consulting firm can harness the power of information.

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Marketing technology is essential for B2B marketers to stay competitive in a rapidly changing digital landscape — and with 53% of marketers experiencing legacy technology issues and limitations, they’re researching innovations to expand and refine their technology stacks. To help practitioners keep up with the rapidly evolving martech landscape, this special report will discuss: How practitioners are integrating technologies and systems to encourage information-sharing between departments and pr

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Consulthon

JUNE 20, 2018

Hi everyone, We are approaching a client from the banking industry in order to asses and redesign MIS (management information system) in their organization. Do you have some best practices or exper.

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Rod Burkert

JUNE 20, 2018

Greetings from South Dakota. The RV is resting just outside of Rapid City where Amy is holding down the fort while I attend and speak at the NACVA conference in Las Vegas. Please stop and say hello if you see me walking the halls! Our last conversation discussed how the BVFLS niches might be losing their luster among the Top 100 accounting firms. Relax.

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LSA Global

JUNE 20, 2018

Plan Strategic Changes with Great Care. There are good reasons to plan strategic changes carefully. Sometimes you need to adjust your strategy due to shifts in the marketplace. Sometimes new and unanticipated regulations necessitate a change. And sometimes a change in leadership requires a fresh look at the company’s direction. But, whatever the reason, take care as you make these strategic changes.

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Seth Godin Blog

JUNE 20, 2018

That’s what the sign at the airport cafe said. It’s clearly a state of mind. Everyone at the airport is in one of two states: in a hurry, or killing time. The absolute number isn’t relevant–it doesn’t matter how many minutes until the flight that they’re expecting to catch. What matters is their state. The same thing is true for someone on a commute, or a creative person at work.

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Harvard Business

JUNE 20, 2018

J PAT CARTER/Getty Images. Teachers have had enough. Since March, schools in West Virginia , Oklahoma , Kentucky , Arizona , Colorado and North Carolina have either been shut down or turned into sites of resistance. In Kansas, teachers are threatening to strike because their legislature continues to fund schools at a level the state Supreme Court has deemed unconstitutional.

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MBO Partners

JUNE 20, 2018

Freelance marketplaces provide a direct sourcing solution for enterprises. Consider these five questions when evaluating which marketplace is right for your business needs.

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Harvard Business

JUNE 20, 2018

The challenges facing leaders today create a complex business landscape: Your business is more global, the pace is faster, technology is reframing your competitive world while customers, armed with more information and more choices, are changing their expectations and demands. That picture also reflects the challenges that face the more than 6,000 registered investment advisors who work with TD Ameritrade, leaders of firms that manage a total of more than $3 trillion of assets for their clients.

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Harvard Business

JUNE 20, 2018

px photography/Getty Images. There are two contemporary strategic imperatives, among others, that many executives are grappling with: (1) competing in emerging markets and (2) partnering with startups to gain exposure to novel ideas and opportunities. While each on its own is hard enough to accomplish, in concert these imperatives pose a formidable challenge — yet one that some Western corporations are taking on, notably in China and India.

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In times of economic uncertainty, account-based strategies are essential. According to several business analysts and practitioners, ABM is a necessity for creating more predictable revenue. Research shows that nearly three-quarters of marketers (74%) already have the resources needed to build successful ABM programs.

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